WorksheetsFaulty Reasoning
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Strong support gives enough evidence to support the claim?
a)
False
b)
True
2.
What is an overgeneralization?
a)
general statement that writer applies to all related things
b)
making an inference that is not supported by data
c)
basing conclusions on opinion rather than information
3.
What is an illogical conclusion?
a)
drawing a conclusion based on too little data
b)
making an inference that is not supported by data
c)
basing conclusions on opinion rather than information
4.
What is a personal bias?
a)
drawing a conclusion based on too little data
b)
making an inference that is not supported by data
c)
basing conclusions on opinion rather than information
5.
Faulty reasoning is...
a)
drawing a conclusion based on too little data
b)
a reasonable conclusion is based on data or evidence
c)
basing conclusions on opinion rather than information
6.
“American Beauty rosebushes cannot survive long harsh winters, because in my garden two American Beauty rose bushes died over a long harsh winter.” Is an example...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
overgeneralization
c)
personal bias
7.
“Breaking mirrors causes bad luck.” Is an example...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
overgeneralization
c)
personal bias
8.
“The candidate is so stupid that he didn’t know the capital of China.” Is an example...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
overgeneralization
c)
personal bias
9.
"You walk through a heavily overgrown field on your way to a wooded area. The weeds and grasses are about a foot high. The next day you develop an itchy skin rash on your face. You conclude that the rash developed because you cut through the heavily overgrown area. You will not go into the woods again."
Is an example...
Is an example...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
overgeneralization
c)
personal bias
10.
"An experiment is conducted to determine what physical properties identify a metal. One part of the experiment tested the melting point of a substance. An iron nail, a copper penny, and a piece of lead pipe were heated in an oven at 250°C. None of the metals showed any change. The conclusion, based on the experimental data, is that all metals have a melting point above 250°C . "
Is an example...
Is an example...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
overgeneralization
c)
personal bias
11.
"Sending people into space is a waste of money. The space program is an expensive project that allows a few people to look at the earth from a vantage point that most people will never get to see. We are spending way too much money to let these astronauts play in space. Nothing useful has ever come from human space flight. If the government spent as much money on medical research as it spends on space flight, it would help a lot of sick people."
Is an example...
Is an example...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
overgeneralization
c)
personal bias
12.
"Three friends ate at Spacey’s Restaurant last night, and all are sick today. It’s obvious that the restaurant served them food with salmonella poisoning."
Is an example...
Is an example...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
overgeneralization
c)
personal bias
13.
"Things were a lot easier for kids before cell phones were invented. For example, there weren’t distractions like text messages or phone calls during school hours when kids were learning. They never had to worry if a picture they didn’t want it posted (like the time I put a ton of marshmallows in my mouth) showed up on social media for everyone to see. However, the scariest issue of kids having cell phones, is cyber bullying. Kids are having to deal with bullying issues because it is easy to text or send an email through a phone and have it delivered to the victim. Parents really need to consider the cons of having a cell phone before they purchase one for their child."
Is an example of...
Is an example of...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
personal bias
c)
overgeneralization
14.
“I loved that movie we saw last night with Brad Pitt. I am going to rent all of his movies, and I am sure I’ll like all of them.”
Is an example of...
Is an example of...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
personal bias
c)
overgeneralization
15.
Evidence that is NOT closely related to the claim, or does not support the claim is....
a)
sound reasoning
b)
biased
c)
overgeneralization
d)
faulty reasoning
16.
What is a claim?
a)
A writer's message about life
b)
A writer's evidence on an issue or problem
c)
A writer's position on an issue or problem
17.
What is support?
a)
A stated problem.
b)
An emotional opinion.
c)
Reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim.
18.
Weak support provides enough evidence to support the claim?
a)
True
b)
False
19.
A personal view or belief based on emotions or interpretation of facts.
a)
opinion
b)
factual claim
c)
quote
20.
What are 2 important parts that make up an argument?
a)
appeal and claim
b)
claim and support
c)
claim and persuasion
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